What I’d Do If I Started Guild Wars 2 Today | 2026 Guide
Guild Wars 2 is getting a lot of attention again after the recent Guild Wars 3 announcement, and a lot of new players are asking the same question: is Guild Wars 2 still worth starting today?
My answer is yes — but only if you approach it the right way.
In this video, I break down exactly what I would do if I started Guild Wars 2 from scratch today. No min-maxing, no overwhelming new player checklist, no pretending you have unlimited time. Just practical advice for new players who want to enjoy Guild Wars 2 without turning it into a second job.
We’ll talk about the best way to pick a class, why you probably shouldn’t use a level 80 boost right away, how to approach leveling, when to care about mounts, what expansions matter, how to avoid burnout, and why Guild Wars 2’s horizontal progression makes it one of the better MMOs for busy adults.
If you’re a new Guild Wars 2 player, a returning player, or someone curious because of Guild Wars 3, this is the guide I wish I had when I started.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
02:21 Tip 1: Stop Trying to Understand EVERYTHING
03:45 Tip 2: Get to Level 30
04:30 Tip 3: Good Starter Classes
05:00 Tip 4: Do NOT Use Your Boost
08:20 Tip 5: What Expansions to Buy
10:18 Tip 6: Stop Re-Rolling
12:30 Tip 7: Don’t Obsess Over the Endgame
13:30 Tip 8: Follow Your Curiosity
15:00 Tip 9: How to Get a Good Build
15:27 Tip 10: Do one thing every play session
16:50 Tip 11: Join a casual Guild
17:50 Tip 12: Materials are better than money
18:20 Tip 13: With Guild Wars 3 announcement, Should you even start?
19:50 Conclusion